LAGUNA BEACH, CA – The City of Laguna Beach is pleased to announce several long-awaited reconstruction and resurfacing projects aimed at significantly improving area roadways. These initiatives reflect our commitment to maintaining high-quality roadways and ensuring safe travel throughout the city.
Ongoing and Upcoming Street Resurfacing Projects
Several streets are currently undergoing pavement upgrades:
- Park Avenue (Coast Highway to Wendt Terrace)
- Thalia Street (Coast Highway to Temple Hills Drive)
- Glenneyre Street (Forest Avenue to Thalia Street)
These streets, last resurfaced in 2010, are expected to be completed by the end of September 2024.
Upcoming City Projects
- El Toro Road (Laguna Canyon Road to easterly City limits)
- Diamond/Crestview Neighborhood
El Toro Road was last resurfaced in 2013, and the Diamond/Crestview neighborhood in 2008. The City Council will review a construction contract for these projects on September 24, 2024. If approved, work is anticipated to begin in October and conclude by December 2024.
Highlight: Major Caltrans Coast Highway Resurfacing Project Happening in October
A major focus of current resurfacing efforts is a segment of Coast Highway (between Ledroit Street and Ruby Street) which is owned managed by Caltrans.
This vital stretch, last resurfaced in 1999, is scheduled for a significant road reconstruction project now that the majority of sidewalk and Americans with Disability Act (ADA) improvements are done. The Caltrans work is set to occur overnight from October 7, 2024, to October 22, 2024. Again, the majority of the work will occur at night, and may have noise impacts nearby. This upgrade will address long-standing wear and tear, significantly improving driving conditions and safety along this essential corridor.
Public Works and Utilities Director Mark McAvoy emphasized the importance of this Caltrans-managed project: "The resurfacing of Coast Highway between Ledroit and Ruby Streets is a major undertaking that will greatly benefit our community. We are working closely with Caltrans to ensure the project progresses smoothly and minimizes disruptions, including minimizing nighttime noise to the extent possible."
Additionally, Coast Highway (between Ruby Street and Seventh Avenue), which has not been resurfaced since before 1999, is planned for a major reconstruction in the fall of 2025. This reconstruction will occur after 2024-25’s current efforts to improve sidewalks and make the area more ADA accessible.
"These road improvements are vital for enhancing the safety and comfort of our community,” said Laguna Beach Mayor Sue Kempf. “Our commitment to maintaining and upgrading our roadways reflects our dedication to providing the best possible experience for residents and visitors. We ask for your patience as we complete this work and will get it done as quickly as possible."
The City of Laguna Beach remains committed to enhancing public works and utility services and strives to continually improve road safety and driving conditions throughout the City. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our residents as we work to complete these essential upgrades.
For more information on these projects and their timelines, please visit our website or contact the Public Works Department.
